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We went back to the California Academy of Sciences today and it’s amazing how much more she understands and notices now.  Aside from still obsessing over the stairs, she pointed to things and said “agua” and signed “fish” throughout the afternoon.  She also noticed the big dinosaur at the entrance and paused to look at it. The life-sized stuffed giraffes also took her by surprise.

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Here she is in the penguin room pointing out all the animals to Dada.  She would point and say “Ooo. Wow.”

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We started out downstairs in the aquarium and she liked this tank that had lots of bubbles in it.  She pointed and said “bubble”.

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Afterward, we moved our way up to the rainforest dome.

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She’s really into walking with her hands behind her back.


hands behind her back a video by beakatude on Flickr.

Here she is in action.

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It was her first time and she liked running up the ramp to the top.  She didn’t notice the butterflies but we’ll have to save that for next time.


Aquarium a video by beakatude on Flickr.

Here’s a video of her walking over the shark lagoon.  She would run full speed and then stop suddenly at the floor windows.


conquering her fear a video by beakatude on Flickr.

After a little while and watching the other kids, she mustered up enough courage to give it a try.  Eventually, she was able to walk right over the windows.  Good job, Big Girl!!

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We also visited the Early Explorers Cove, which is tucked away in the back of the museum.

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Thanks for the tip, Auntie Ranee!  She loved the Legos table!

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What a fun afternoon!!

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Weekend Playtime

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Mommy had to work this morning so Mirian and Karla came over to play with Janie.  They went to the Creativity Museum today and they have a bunch of new toys to play with.

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The chalkboard and Lego board seemed to be a hit with these girls.  And yes, that’s a bruise on the side of her face from a fall she had earlier this week.

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Museum

It’s Wednesday, so Janie and Karla went to the museum again this morning.

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First, Janie did a little painting and coloring.

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Then she played with the big magnets.

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Next, was her favorite station.  Duplos!!

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She made a giant tower and looks so proud of herself.

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She also climbed up the stair to the top of the wooden slide.

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Karla decided to go up the other way.

Boy oh boy, our annual membership for them is going a long way!

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